I just got a 1000gal pond and filled it with tap water since i don have several hundred litres of de-chlor id rather wait for the water to rid of chlorine itself. so my question is how long do i wait?
Chlorine Help
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One day in the sun will do it as long as there are no chlorine stabilizers (chloromines or dissolved organics). An inexpensive chlorine test kit costs $5(US).
Yes. The ultraviolet light from the sun gives the chlorine enough energy to break away from the surface tension of the water.
Run an airstone in the pond for a day and that will do it too. The bubbles and upward current created reduces the surface tension. The bubbles also facilitate in the gas exchange.
Run an airstone in the pond for a day and that will do it too. The bubbles and upward current created reduces the surface tension. The bubbles also facilitate in the gas exchange.
k does it mater if its jus one puny airstone? i mean its 10' disare and airstrone buble rings are only 6" diamtre at the most
ziggy2;1668925; said:
Yup id do that too, but chlorine is so unstable it will burn off in a few hours.
Just so you know you can buy super-concentrated de-chlor solutions for ponds, much cheaper than the aquarium stuff. I actually use it for my aquariums - one jug costs about $30 and lasts me for 2 years or so.
amehel0;1668901; said:
Yes but make it at least 24hrs because of your circumstances, go take a nap or watch the fish
Your sure it's not chloramines right?
Dr Joe
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